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Neato Botvac 80 Laser Replacement

Introduction

This guide will show you how to replace a faulty laser.

What you need

  1. Neato Botvac 80 Laser Replacement, Rear Bumper: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Grab the rear bumper with both hands on either side.

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    pull the free bottom corners out a bit to free the catches

    wilfried - Reply

  2. Neato Botvac 80 Laser Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Pull the left and right sides away from the machine to unclip the bumper. This requires that you bend the plastic a little bit. Unclip one side a little bit and allow the prong to rest on the side of the machine. Then unclip the other side and pull off the bumper parallel to both sides

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  3. Neato Botvac 80 Laser Replacement, Top Face Panel: step 3, image 1 of 2 Neato Botvac 80 Laser Replacement, Top Face Panel: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Looking from above, remove the two 11mm screws with a torx T10 screwdriver.

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  5. Neato Botvac 80 Laser Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Begin by placing the robot on it's back and removing the six 11m screws using a Torx T10 screwdriver.

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  6. Neato Botvac 80 Laser Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 3 Neato Botvac 80 Laser Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 3 Neato Botvac 80 Laser Replacement: step 5, image 3 of 3

    • To remove the top, you must press in both of the clamps at the same time and push upwards.

    • When removing the top, before you can completely take it off you must unplug the LCD power cable from the motherboard.

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  7. Neato Botvac 80 Laser Replacement, Laser: step 6, image 1 of 3 Neato Botvac 80 Laser Replacement, Laser: step 6, image 2 of 3 Neato Botvac 80 Laser Replacement, Laser: step 6, image 3 of 3

    • Lift gently upon the top panel.

    • Unplug the clip located on the right side before completely removing.

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  8. Neato Botvac 80 Laser Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 3 Neato Botvac 80 Laser Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 3 Neato Botvac 80 Laser Replacement: step 7, image 3 of 3

    • This black cap spins so may need a hand when unscrewing the screws.

    • Locate and unscrew the four 12 mm screws located in the black cap with the phillips #00 screwdriver.

    • Lift the black cap to reveal the laser.

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  9. Neato Botvac 80 Laser Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 3 Neato Botvac 80 Laser Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 3 Neato Botvac 80 Laser Replacement: step 8, image 3 of 3

    • There are two loosely secured black blinders on both the laser and sensor.

    • Gently pull back on the gold laser to remove it from the socket.

    • Unplug the mini LCU clip by gently pulling up and remove the laser.

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    Where did you buy a new gold laser?

    Vlad Parkalau - Reply

    This is my question too!

    Will Dobbins -

    Me, too; where to buy the laser…..

    KNE - Reply

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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9 Comments

lol. You don’t need to open it to replace the laser. The top is a clip on. Just pull it and remove 4 screws.

Evgany Vorona - Reply

where do you buy the replacement laser?

Nancy Butler - Reply

I too would like to know where he got a replacement laser.

Anthony Mainini -

where do I buy a replacement laser?

bjurgensen79@gmail.com

Beverly Jurgensen

Beverly Jurgensen - Reply

Where do I buy a replacement laser?

Beverly Jurgensen

Beverly Jurgensen - Reply

I found some replacement lasers:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Laser-Diode-Rep...

Dan F - Reply

How many do you have to buy? Is it just one?

Amy Loftis -

I replaced the laser and its still not working. Any other ideas?

Amy Loftis - Reply

In my case a spider had made its home in the lens opening in the drum which caused the unit to throw a 3000 error code. Removed the web with a pick and reassembled. That was the issue. Not kidding.

Tim - Reply

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